Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton has given fans a glimpse into his relationship with Kim Kardashian, sharing photos of some of the elaborate dates and private moments they have enjoyed together.
Hamilton, 41, posted a series of photos and videos on Instagram on Tuesday, September 22, offering followers a look at his recent time with the 45-year-old SKIMS founder.
He captioned the carousel, “Bit of this, bit of that.”
The post opened with a selfie of the couple during a bike ride. Another image showed Kardashian and Hamilton dressed for a date night, with Kardashian wearing a floor-length gold gown while Hamilton opted for black trousers, a matching trench coat, a knitted sweater and a navy Kangol flat cap.
Among the most elaborate moments was an outdoor movie night. Hamilton showed a carefully arranged picnic featuring rattan trays, a food cart filled with desserts and a large outdoor screen prepared for the couple’s evening together.
The Formula 1 driver also shared images from a sunset cruise on the Seine River in Paris.
The romantic outing included champagne and views of the Eiffel Tower, followed by a nighttime view of the landmark illuminated against the Paris skyline.
The carousel also included a photo from the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, where the couple attended the museum’s opening night on September 19.
Hamilton served as one of the event’s co-chairs, while Kardashian attended in an archival Saint Laurent by Tom Ford dress.
Their appearance at the museum came shortly after the couple were seen together in London and Paris.
On September 19, they were photographed sharing affectionate moments inside the museum, while a video later showed Kardashian wiping lipstick from Hamilton’s lips after they kissed.
Hamilton and Kardashian first sparked romance rumors in February 2026 after being spotted together in Paris. According to PEOPLE, the pair confirmed their relationship in April after months of speculation.
Their relationship has since included public appearances, international trips and family moments, with both stars occasionally offering followers glimpses of their time together through social media.
Hamilton’s latest post provides another look at the couple’s relationship, this time focusing on the carefully planned and romantic experiences they have shared away from the spotlight.
Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian during one of their romantic outings.
The Burkinabé says he does not want their marital problems to become a media war, but believes some questions should be answered through evidence and the appropriate legal processes.
In an interview with IGIHE, Idrissa discussed how his relationship with Vestine began, why he decided to marry her, problems that emerged after she travelled to Canada, allegations involving other women, questions surrounding their child and his decision to request a DNA test.
Idrissa declined to do a video interview. Instead, he responded in writing to 15 questions from IGIHE.
Throughout his responses, he avoided making accusations against Vestine or other people, repeatedly stressing that he did not want to litigate their personal disputes through the media.
“I am not interested in winning a public argument against my wife. I am interested in having the facts properly established and in handling this situation with dignity,” he said.
Vestine and Ouédraogo married on July 5, 2025, after their relationship became public. The couple had earlier formalised their union through a civil marriage.
‘I entered the marriage sincerely’
Idrissa said his relationship with Vestine developed gradually before they decided to build a life together.
“Vestine and I met and, over time, our relationship developed into something serious. We shared important moments together and eventually decided to build a life as husband and wife,” he said.
He declined to discuss how they first met, saying he did not want to turn their personal history into a public dispute.
“What I can say is that, at the time we made the decision to marry, I genuinely believed in our relationship and in the future we were building together,” he said.
A person familiar with the couple’s relationship told IGIHE that the two first became acquainted through social media.
According to the source, Idrissa was living in China and had posted a song by Vestine and Dorcas on his status. One of his followers reportedly told him they could introduce him to the musicians.
Asked why he decided to marry Vestine, Idrissa said the decision was not made lightly.
“Marriage is not a decision I took lightly. I believed that we had a relationship worth building on and that we could create a family together,” he said.
“I entered the marriage sincerely and with the intention of making it work. Whatever difficulties have arisen since then should not change the sincerity with which I entered that commitment.”
Wedding photos and the problems that followed
Photos from the couple’s wedding have been widely discussed on social media, with some users interpreting Idrissa’s expression as a sign that he was unhappy.
He rejected that interpretation.
“A photograph captures a moment, not an entire relationship,” he said.
“I don’t think someone’s facial expression in a few photographs can reasonably establish what was happening in their marriage. There were many emotions surrounding that day, and I would not want people to draw conclusions about our relationship based on photographs alone.”
Idrissa said the early months of the marriage involved both good moments and challenges.
“Like many marriages, we had good moments as well as challenges. From my perspective, I was committed to the marriage and to resolving difficulties privately whenever possible,” he noted.
He said the situation became more complicated after Vestine travelled to Canada.
“From my perspective, there was nothing at the beginning that I would describe as a major conflict between us. We had our normal challenges as a couple, but we continued moving forward with our marriage and our plans as a family,” he said.
“The situation changed later, particularly after Vestine travelled to Canada. That is when circumstances became more complicated and certain questions and misunderstandings arose.”
He declined to discuss the details, citing ongoing legal and family matters.
A person close to Idrissa told IGIHE that disagreements emerged after Vestine arrived in Canada and began staying in the same house as Murindahabi Irene, despite arrangements for them to stay separately.
Court documents show that on December 4, 2025, lawyers representing Idrissa filed a complaint with investigators, including allegations related to Vestine’s trip to Canada and Murindahabi’s alleged role in it.
Among the evidence examined were messages Idrissa sent to Irene. In one, he agreed that Vestine should remain in Canada because she was pregnant. In another, he later asked that Vestine return to Rwanda.
The prosecution said the two messages contradicted each other. The issue also featured in the decision concerning a complaint alleging “abandonment of the matrimonial home.”
Vestine wants her marriage to Idrissa dissolved.
Allegations involving other women
Vestine has also alleged in her divorce filings that Idrissa had relationships with other women and that two women became pregnant by him.
Idrissa acknowledged the allegations but declined to address them in detail.
“I am aware of those allegations, but I would like to be very careful because these are serious personal allegations,” he stated.
“There are different versions of events, and I don’t believe a public interview is the appropriate place to litigate those matters. Where there are specific facts that need to be established, I am prepared to address them through the appropriate legal channels.”
Asked whether he has two children outside the marriage, he again declined to confirm or deny the claim.
“I don’t want to make statements in the media that could later be taken out of context or affect ongoing proceedings,” he said.
Asked specifically about claims that he had a romantic relationship with Last Sandra, Idrissa also declined to comment.
“I’m aware of the claims circulating publicly, but I don’t think it would be appropriate for me to comment on private matters or unverified allegations in the media,” he stressed.
On whether communication with other women contributed to problems in the marriage, Idrissa said he did not believe responsibility could be assigned to one person or event.
“Every marriage can be affected by communication, trust and misunderstandings, but I don’t think it would be fair for me to place the entire responsibility for the breakdown of a marriage on one person or one event,” he remarked.
Why did he request a DNA test?
One of the most contentious issues concerns the child Vestine gave birth to in Canada.
Court documents show that Idrissa filed a complaint alleging that Vestine refused to inform him that she had given birth and denied him access to the child.
The case file also records statements Vestine made to an investigator. She reportedly said one of the issues between her and Idrissa was that he “does not accept the child.” The file also records her allegation that Idrissa linked her to Murindahabi.
Those are statements attributed to Vestine during the investigation and are not presented in the case file as established facts.
Idrissa said his decision to seek legal clarification was about establishing his position as a father.
“My decision to seek legal clarification was not intended to create a public confrontation. It was about obtaining clarity regarding my position as a father and ensuring that the relevant questions concerning the child are addressed properly,” he revealed.
Asked what prompted him to request a DNA test, he said there were circumstances that left him with unanswered questions.
“Rather than making accusations publicly, I chose to seek an objective and lawful way of obtaining clarity,” he said.
“For me, a DNA test is not about humiliating anyone or attacking anyone. It is about establishing facts where there are unresolved questions.”
As the dispute continued to circulate on social media, some reports also linked questions about the child’s paternity to Murindahabi Irene, who works with Vestine on music projects.
Idrissa declined to speculate about her involvement.
“I have seen and heard various things circulating publicly, but I don’t believe it would be responsible for me to speculate about another person’s involvement or repeat unverified information,” he said.
“I have no intention of accusing or implicating anyone based on rumours. If there is a question that needs to be established, it should be established through evidence and the appropriate process.”
‘I don’t want to attack her publicly’
Vestine has publicly described experiencing difficult moments during the marriage and said she was hurt by what happened.
Idrissa said he did not want to dismiss her feelings.
“If she experienced pain or felt hurt, I respect that those are her feelings and her perspective,” he said.
At the same time, he said their experiences of the marriage were not identical.
“My experience of the marriage and of what happened is not identical to hers. That is precisely why I believe it is important that both sides are heard before conclusions are reached.”
He said he had no desire to attack his wife publicly.
“She is someone with whom I shared an important part of my life, and I would prefer to speak about the situation with dignity,” he said.
Could they reconcile?
Idrissa did not rule out the possibility of rebuilding the marriage, but said he did not want to make promises about the future.
“At this stage, I think it is more important to deal responsibly with the issues that are already before us rather than make promises or predictions about the future,” he noted.
He said reconciliation would require honesty, mutual respect, trust and willingness from both sides to address the problems that led to the current situation.
“For now, my priority is to handle the situation calmly and responsibly, particularly where the child and the legal proceedings are concerned,” he said.
Idrissa urged people not to draw conclusions based solely on social media, rumours or one side of the story.
“There are important parts of this situation that the public does not know, and there are matters that I cannot discuss fully because of the ongoing legal and family proceedings,” he remarked.
“I am not interested in winning a public argument against my wife. I am interested in having the facts properly established and in handling this situation with dignity.”
He also urged the public to consider the impact of the dispute on their child.
“Behind the headlines there are real human beings and, most importantly, a child. Whatever disagreements exist between adults, the child’s interests should remain at the centre of the matter,” he pleaded.
“I don’t want to fight this matter through the media. Where there are allegations, I am prepared to answer with facts and evidence through the appropriate channels.”
Vestine has publicly described experiencing difficult moments during the marriage and said she was hurt by what happened.
The case seeks to legally end their marriage and will be heard at the Kicukiro Primary Court.
Information obtained by IGIHE shows that the hearing will consider the requests and arguments raised by both parties during a preliminary hearing held on September 14, 2026.
Vestine, through her lawyer, told the court that she was seeking a divorce because Ouedraogo had concealed from her that he already had a family in Burkina Faso.
She told the court that after discovering this and confronting him about it, Ouedraogo began assaulting and beating her.
IGIHE has also learned that Vestine was informed that Ouedraogo had a family in Burkina Faso by his sister, who called her by phone.
During the preliminary hearing, Vestine said she was not seeking a share of any property with her husband.
She also told the court that she would continue raising their child, who lives with her and is still young.
Ouedraogo, however, denied the allegations through his lawyer and said he did not agree to the divorce.
“We do not accept the allegations made against us, and we also do not agree to the divorce because the grounds on which it is being sought never happened,” his lawyer told the court.
Ouedraogo’s side argued that if the court decides to grant the divorce, it should be based on grounds attributable to Vestine, including what it described as her abandonment of the marital home and other grounds presented to the court.
The lawyer also told the court that Ouedraogo believes the child is his but wants a DNA test conducted because there are doubts about their biological relationship.
Beyond the question of paternity, Ouedraogo’s side said he was concerned that he had not been able to see the child and asked the court to order Vestine to allow him to do so.
The court is expected to consider the arguments from both sides when it hears the case on December 3.
Vestine and Ouédraogo married on July 5, 2025, after their relationship became public. The couple had earlier formalised their union through a civil marriage.
Ishimwe shared the emotional account in a lengthy Instagram post on Sunday, September 20, 2026, describing it as “my story of thanksgiving” and noting that she wanted young people facing similar experiences to learn from her journey.
She recounted that her difficulties began after completing secondary school, when she fell in love with a man she had known for years but did not fully know.
Ishimwe explained that she ignored advice from those around her because she was driven by emotions, later discovering that the man already had another family and children.
She chose to remain silent and endure what she was experiencing, guided by the biblical teaching that “love bears all things and endures all things.”
The singer revealed that the situation eventually became so difficult that she began thinking her life was over and contemplated taking her own life.
“She saw things that disturbed her so deeply that she began to think her life was over because of what she witnessed every day,” she wrote.
Ishimwe recalled being unable to tell her parents, relatives or friends what she was going through, but credited God with preventing her from taking her own life.
“Eventually, she reached a point where she thought the only way to escape what she was experiencing was to take her own life and leave this world,” she wrote.
Ishimwe alleges attempts to derail her music career
The Vestine & Dorcas singer also accused her husband of trying to interfere with her music career by preventing her from attending concerts and going to the studio, as well as attempting to separate her from her sister Kamikazi Dorcas.
She claimed he also succeeded in separating her from her former management, believing this would end her musical career.
“Instead, that was only the beginning,” she wrote.
Ishimwe further alleged that after failing to stop her music career, the man turned to efforts to damage her reputation.
She claimed he accused the man she regarded as a father figure, whom she had known for about five years, of being the biological father of her child. The man is believed to be Murindahabi Irene, Ishimwe’s former mentor and manager, whom she has previously described as a father figure.
She also alleged that people were paid to spread rumours about her, including accusations of sexual misconduct and fraud.
Court battle over child
Her revelations come days after Ouedraogo filed a case at Kicukiro Primary Court seeking access to a child he claims they had together and requesting a DNA test to establish paternity.
Ouedraogo filed the case on September 17, 2026, following a divorce case initiated by Ishimwe.
According to court documents, Ishimwe cited alleged abuse and maintained that she sought a divorce after discovering that Ouedraogo had other wives. Ouedraogo denies the allegations.
He also maintains that he has never seen the child since birth despite repeatedly seeking an opportunity to meet them.
Ouedraogo is asking the court to order Ishimwe to allow him to see the child and to conduct a DNA test involving him and the child.
Ishimwe explained that she had avoided allowing him to see the child because the two were in conflict, adding that she was waiting for a peaceful moment for him to meet the child.
The couple married on July 5, 2025, after their relationship became public. They had earlier formalised their union through a civil marriage.
Ishimwe ended her message by encouraging women and girls going through difficult situations to remain hopeful and urging unmarried people to be cautious about people who may not be what they appear to be.
She also asked her supporters to pray for her and Dorcas, expressing hope that her “anointing” would not run dry.
The couple married on July 5, 2025, after their relationship became public. They had earlier formalised their union through a civil marriage.
Carson and Rodriguez made their debut during the September 15 episode of the 35th season of Dancing with the Stars.
The pair performed a cha-cha to Jean Knight’s 1971 song “Mr. Big Stuff.”
The performance earned a combined score of 10 out of 30 from judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli.
Inaba gave the pair four points, while Hough and Tonioli each awarded three.
The low scores prompted boos from members of the studio audience.
Speaking on the official Dancing with the Stars podcast on September 18, Carson said she felt the three-point scores were unnecessarily harsh.
“I thought that was a little uncalled for,” Carson said, while acknowledging that Rodriguez still had areas of his dancing that needed improvement.
Carson explained that Rodriguez had been moving, attempting the choreography and putting effort into his performance.
She said she understood the judges’ criticism of his technique but believed the scoring did not fully reflect his effort and entertainment value.
Rodriguez, 55, is best known as Jimmy Kimmel’s longtime sidekick on Jimmy Kimmel Live! He joined the competition without professional dance experience.
During the judges’ feedback, Hough acknowledged that Rodriguez needed to improve his technique, particularly his timing and power, but also praised his energy and enthusiasm.
Tonioli highlighted Rodriguez’s body roll during the routine, joking about its connection to the cha-cha while suggesting the moment could become popular with viewers.
Inaba described the performance as entertaining and noted that Rodriguez’s movements were clearly defined.
Despite the low score, Rodriguez said he remains determined to improve. He is preparing to perform a Paso Doble in the next round, a dance he described as challenging and fast-paced.
“That’s why we gotta practice for the next one,” Rodriguez said on the podcast, adding that he wanted to improve and did not want to receive another score of three.
Carson has also praised Rodriguez for his attitude throughout the competition.
She said he has been kind to the cast and crew and regularly takes time to greet people working behind the scenes.
Rodriguez said he was surprised by the audience’s strong reaction to his first performance, describing the cheers as overwhelming.
The pair will continue competing in the 35th season of Dancing with the Stars, with new performances airing weekly.
Witney Carson and Guillermo Rodriguez perform during their debut on Season 35 of “Dancing with the Stars.”
He is also asking the court to order a DNA test to establish whether he is the child’s biological father.
Ouedraogo filed the case on September 17, 2026, following a divorce case filed by Ishimwe Vestine.
According to the court filing seen by IGIHE, Ishimwe Vestine cited alleged abuse as one of the reasons for seeking a divorce, saying she was subjected to it after discovering that Ouedraogo had other wives.
Ouedraogo denies the allegations in his filing.
He also claims that he has never seen the child since their birth, despite repeatedly asking to be allowed to meet them.
As he awaits the substantive hearing of the divorce case, Ouedraogo is asking the court to order Ishimwe Vestine to allow him to see the child.
He said he is concerned that a legal separation from the child’s mother could make it difficult for him to maintain contact with the child, particularly because Vestine lives abroad.
Ouedraogo has also asked the court to order a DNA test involving him and the child to establish paternity.
He said the test would help address his concerns over his inability to meet the child and enable him to establish whether he has parental responsibilities towards them.
In his application to Kicukiro Primary Court, Ouedraogo asked that the requests concerning the child be addressed before the divorce case filed by Ishimwe Vestine proceeds to a substantive hearing.
Vestine and Ouédraogo married on July 5, 2025, after their relationship became public. The couple had earlier formalised their union through a civil marriage.
The now-estranged couple tied the knot in July 2025. Ouedraogo filed the case on September 17, 2026, following a divorce case filed by Ishimwe Vestine.
Selena Gomez has been honoured with PEOPLE’s inaugural Beauty Impact Award, recognising her efforts to use her beauty business and personal platform to support mental health, particularly among young people.
The 34-year-old singer, actress and entrepreneur received the award as she appeared on the cover of PEOPLE, where she opened up about Rare Beauty, her mental health advocacy, ageing, marriage and a new chapter in her life.
Gomez launched Rare Beauty in 2020 with the intention of creating a cosmetics brand that carried a wider purpose.
One percent of the brand’s product sales goes to the Rare Impact Fund, which was established to support youth mental health.
According to PEOPLE, the fund has raised more than $30 million and supports 30 nonprofit organisations across five continents.
Its beneficiaries include organisations such as The Trevor Project, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services and the Child Mind Institute.
The fund has also supported mental health training for more than 200,000 educators and reaches an estimated 3.5 million young people annually.
For Gomez, the mission is closely connected to her own experiences. She has publicly discussed living with bipolar disorder and has spoken about the importance of therapy, coping skills and having supportive people around her.
“The honest truth is when you’re stuck in a mental health cycle, you can’t hear advice,” Gomez told PEOPLE.
She encouraged people facing difficult moments to hold on and remember that difficult periods do not define their entire future.
Beyond her advocacy work, Gomez said she has developed a different relationship with beauty and aging.
She noted that she is comfortable getting older and does not see aging as something to fear.
“Getting older has been so much fun. I’m not scared at all. I love getting older,” she said.
She also reflected on Rare Beauty’s growth, saying she wanted its products to be simple to use while ensuring that the company continued creating a sense of community for people who want to feel “seen and loved.”
Gomez, who recently celebrated her first wedding anniversary with music producer Benny Blanco, described her current period of life as peaceful.
She said she is learning to balance her busy career with time for family, friends and herself.
Looking ahead, Gomez said she wants to remain happy and continue working on projects she genuinely loves.
“I just want to be happy,” she told PEOPLE. “I hope I’m still doing things that I love.”
Selena Gomez poses after being named the magazine’s inaugural Beauty Impact Award recipient, recognising her mental health advocacy through Rare Beauty and the Rare Impact Fund.
At 27, Teckno has established himself as one of Rwanda’s recognised male models, building a career that has taken him from university pageants to major fashion events in Rwanda and international stages.
Born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, and raised in Rwanda, Teckno completed his studies in Uganda, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from East African University in Kansanga, graduating at the top of his class.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with IGIHE, Techno said his modelling journey gained momentum when he was crowned Mr University 2018–2019.
The title came with opportunities including free tuition, a stipend, an office and television appearances on Ugandan stations such as NTV and NBS to promote the university.
It also opened doors to modelling opportunities through Black Models Kenya, allowing him to participate in fashion events across the region.
After returning to Rwanda in August 2019, Teckno continued pursuing modelling. In 2023, he won Rwanda Global Top Model and became Rwanda Top Model for 2023–2024.
The achievement took him to Dubai on an all-expenses-paid trip, where he experienced a different level of compensation for modelling work.
He says he received $500 for an hour on stage, which made him reflect on the difference between international and local modelling markets.
“I was so shocked to see the money they are paying us. When I compared it with the money I’m getting from my country, I was like, ‘No good,’” Teckno told IGIHE.
Rwandan model Jean Teckno has built a modelling career that has taken him from university pageants to international fashion stages
His career has since been marked by several awards. He won the Karisimbi Award for Best Male Model of the Year in 2023, 2024 and 2025. In 2025, he was also named Best Stylish of the Year, while he won Best Male Summer Model of the Year from Supra Company for 2024–2025.
Teckno has worked with major fashion and entertainment events including Kigali Fashion Week, Karisimbi Awards, Supra Awards, Rwanda Global Top Model, Agaciro Fashion Gala, Kigali Festival, Video Vixen Awards and Rimba Fashion Show.
He has also appeared in music videos featuring artists such as Eazy, Marina, Bushali, Kevin Kade, Ishi Kevin and Phil Peter. His credits include “Basi Sori,” “Eden,” “Jugumira,” and “Vanilla.”
His international experience extends to Dubai, Nigeria, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and Tanzania.
The hidden cost of modelling
Behind the glamour of the runway, Teckno says models face challenges that are rarely visible to the public.
In the interview, he identified low pay and unfair casting practices among the biggest problems affecting models in Rwanda.
He says models can sometimes travel from outside Kigali, spend money on transport and accommodation and attend castings only to discover that the final choices had already been made.
Jean Teckno says his experience in international markets has shown him the opportunities and challenges facing models in Rwanda
Teckno also believes models deserve greater recognition because they are central to fashion events.
“Without a model, I don’t think that any event would be an event,” he said.
He argues that the financial value of models is sometimes overlooked despite the significant investments made in fashion events, including spending on venues, production, photography and other services.
His international experiences have further highlighted these differences. He says he encountered stronger professional structures, greater respect for fashion professionals and better financial compensation in some foreign markets.
Nevertheless, he remains proud of representing Rwanda and says international opportunities have helped him gain exposure and build professional connections.
A call for change in Rwanda’s fashion industry
Teckno believes Rwanda’s modelling industry has significant potential but requires greater collaboration between models, organisers and the media.
He says fashion receives less media attention than sectors such as sports, which limits the visibility of models, designers and other fashion professionals.
He wants journalists to cover fashion events more consistently and organisers to recognise the contribution of models and other creative professionals.
He also believes models themselves must create a stronger sense of community instead of allowing competition to divide them.
“We need to love each other. Which generation are we building?” he asked.
Looking ahead, Teckno has ambitions that extend beyond becoming a successful model. He hopes to walk on major runways in fashion capitals such as Milan and Paris, launch his own fashion line and contribute to building a stronger modelling industry in Rwanda.
He also wants to mentor young models and create opportunities for people entering the industry.
“I want to see myself changing what people have failed to change. At least I put a milestone,” he told IGIHE.
For aspiring models, his advice is straightforward: remain authentic, build discipline and believe in yourself.
He also encourages parents to support their children’s talents while ensuring they receive an education. His own experience, he says, demonstrates that academic education and a creative career can complement each other.
The Rwandan model has worked with several major fashion and entertainment events in Rwanda and across the regionBeyond modelling, Jean Teckno wants to mentor young talents and contribute to building a stronger fashion industry in Rwanda
Speaking to IGIHE, Vestine confirmed that she had started the legal process to end their marriage, saying she had obtained information and evidence that her husband had been involved with two other women.
“I do not want to say much about this. What you should know is that we have started the legal process of separating after I obtained information and evidence that he had slept with two girls and got them pregnant,” she said.
Vestine declined to identify the two women whom she alleges her husband impregnated. She maintained, however, that she has evidence supporting her claims and that this prompted her decision to seek a divorce.
She also dismissed claims that she was seeking a divorce in order to share the couple’s property.
“I am the one who filed for divorce. I do not want us to share anything,” she said.
Vestine first hinted that all was not well in her marriage in November 2025, when she shared a message on social media suggesting that she was going through a difficult period.
“The life I am living today is not the one I chose. I am going through difficult times that I do not deserve. I know I have made bad choices in my life, but there was nothing else I could do. God allows certain things to happen to us so that we can learn from them. I have cried enough. No man will ever deceive me again and ruin my life,” she wrote at the time.
Vestine and Ouédraogo married on July 5, 2025, after their relationship became public. The couple had earlier formalised their union through a civil marriage.
Vestine confirmed to IGIHE that she had started the legal process to end their marriage, saying she had obtained information and evidence that her husband had been involved with two other women.
The 40-day milestone is a long-standing tradition observed in parts of East Africa, including among some Swahili and Muslim communities, where the first weeks after childbirth are set aside for the mother’s recovery and care of the newborn. The celebration marks the end of that period and brings family and friends together to welcome the baby into wider social life.
The celebrations began with a henna night on September 10, attended by singer Nandy and her husband Billnass, as well as musician Juma Jux and his wife Priscilla Ojo.
The main event featured an elegant Arabic-inspired setting dominated by beige, cream, dusty rose and gold. Guests were encouraged to dress in Arabic-inspired attire, while members of the media were required to wear full black and carry identification cards.
Diamond had invited family and friends to the celebration, which was held in Dar es Salaam, and urged guests to arrive early because the event was centred on the baby.
“Today’s event will start early because it is about the baby,” he said.
The occasion brought together Diamond’s children, including Princess Tiffah, Prince Nillan, Dylan and Naseeb Jr., as the blended family marked the arrival of their baby sister. Diamond’s son with former partner Tanasha Donna, Naseeb Jr., had travelled to Tanzania with his mother ahead of the celebration.
The ceremony also saw the family reveal the baby’s name. Zuchu’s mother, veteran taarab singer Khadija Kopa, presented the birth certificate and announced that the girl is named Sandrah Nasibu, with Sanura as another name in honour of her paternal grandmother.
Diamond and Zuchu welcomed their first child together on August 2, after months of public attention surrounding their relationship and pregnancy.
Diamond later thanked family and friends for supporting them through the journey.
“Today is a special 40th day for my beloved daughter. First of all, I want to thank you for standing with us throughout this journey, and especially, I warmly welcome all our relatives, family and friends,” he wrote on Instagram.
The couple’s daughter was born after a turbulent period in their relationship. Zuchu had announced their separation in June before revealing her pregnancy. The pair later appeared to reconcile and held a lavish baby shower and gender reveal, where Diamond publicly apologised to Zuchu and gifted her TSh78 million, about Rwf43 million.
Diamond, whose real name is Naseeb Abdul Juma, is the founder of WCB Wasafi, while Zuchu joined the label in 2020. The pair have collaborated on songs including Cheche, Litawachoma, Wana, Mtasubiri, Nani and Inama.
